By John-Paul Ford Rojas Published: 18:00 EDT, 17 May 2024 | Updated: 18:09 EDT, 17 May 2024 The Czech billionaire bidding for Royal Mail was today warned he must pass national security tests and meet trade union demands to avoid his £3.5 billion takeover plans being scuppered. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt …
Read More »Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is poised to become the next owner of Royal Mail after he today unveiled a sweetened £3.5billion offer from his company. Known as the ‘Czech Sphinx’ for his inscrutable manner, the 48-year-old already has substantial investments in the UK, including a 27 per cent stake in West …
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Most people wake up on New Year’s Day nursing a hangover, but with the festivities now over and the fridge is full over leftovers – you might find you need to rush out on a quick top up shop, or even just grab some asperin for your aching head. And …
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The parent and child parking spaces are a hugely helpful feature of car parks but can also be a cause of frustration. The extra space is useful when getting out a pram or safely opening the door for a small child to climb out, while the typical positioning close to …
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Christmas will be soon be over and all the treats will have been eaten – meaning another trip to the supermarket is needed. Even though the cupboards are bare – don’t fret – as some your favourite supermarkets have opted to stay open this Boxing Day. December 26 is filled …
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The deadline for when you have to use up or swap old stamps has been extended from January 31, 2023 to July 31, 2023 – giving letter senders more time to sort out stamps Royal Mail is phasing out its old stamps with barcoded versions ( Image: Getty/PA) Royal Mail …
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A popular barber’s shop in Mapperley is currently up for sale and people have spoken out about what they’d like to see replace it. Many people have said that they’d like to see a bank as the area is without one. The Caveman Barbers which is currently still open for …
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From Thursday, face coverings will no longer be required by law as the Government returns to plan A measures. Public health guidance, which suggests people wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where they come in to contact with strangers, will stay in place. But customers in two …
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Experts are warning people to be wary of unexpected text messages ahead of Christmas – with those claiming to be from delivery firms the most likely to be a scam ( Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) More than one million people will receive a scam text message between now and Boxing Day …
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The owner of a power station near Plymouth has become a significant investor in a Premier League football club. Daniel Kretinsky, 46, investor and owner of of Langage Power Station near Plymouth, now owns 27 per cent of football giants West Ham. This makes Kretinsky the second-largest shareholder of the …
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